Sikh Diaspora

Copy of US Court Summons Sonia Gandhi in 1984 Sikh Genocide related lawsuit

A US Federal Court has issued summons against Sonia Gandhi, President of Indian National Congress the ruling political party of India, for shielding and protecting the leaders, officials, members and workers of her party who had organized, committed, aided, abetted and incited the genocidal attacks on Sikhs during November 1984. This is a copy of Court Summons.

November 1984 Sikh Genocide – Sonia Gandhi summoned by US Court

New York, United States (September 03, 2013): A US Federal Court has issued summons against Sonia Gandhi, President of Indian National Congress the ruling political party of India, for shielding and protecting the leaders, officials, members and workers of her party who had organized, committed, aided, abetted and incited the genocidal attacks on Sikhs during November 1984.

Canada govt’s clarification has exposed Sukhbir’s bluff: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar, Punjab (August 30, 2013): In the wake of Canadian government clarifying that the country has not refused protection to Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who recently cancelled his trip to Vancouver citing security reasons the Dal Khalsa has taken SAD president to task. The organization has asked the Junior Badal to step down on moral grounds for bluffing and misleading the people.

Canadian Foreign Affairs says it never received security request from Sukhbir Badal

Vancouver/ Canada (August 29, 2013): It is learnt that the Canada has not refused protection to Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who recently cancelled his trip to Vancouver citing security reasons.

Sikhs will join others to oppose Modi if he tries to visit the UK: Sikh Federation UK

London, United Kingdom (August 26, 2013): In a written statement sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN): [t]he Sikh Federation (UK) has said it will join others to oppose the visit to the UK of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi one of the most controversial pro-Hindu politicians who has shown through his actions his animosity and hatred towards minorities in India, including Sikhs, Christians and Muslims.

Sukhbir Badal should either face the Sikh Diaspora or quit the post of SAD president: Dal Khalsa

Amritsar/ Hoshiarpur, Punjab (August 23, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN): the Dal Khalsa has slammed the SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal from running away in facing the Sikh Diaspora and urged him to resign from party presidency’.

Sikh groups in Canada to go after Punjab cops indulged in crimes against humanity & torture

Ontario, Canada (August 23, 2013): It is learnt that Sikh diaspora organizations of Canada like the Canadian Sikh Coalition (CSC) and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) are planning to chase and target Punjab cops for their role in torture of Canadian citizens in Punjab. As per information CSC and SFJ are planning to prepare a case, which will be presented to the Canadian government, declaring Punjab police force as violator of human rights so as to deny its officers visas to that country.

Fearing litigation Punjab Dy. CM Sukhbir Badal cancels visit to Canada

Ontario/ New Delhi, Canada/ India (August 23, 2013): As per recent reports the deputy chief minister of Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal has cancelled his planned 10-day visit to Canada on August 22, 2013 after the Canadian government said that they will not offer any immunity to him against any civil suit that may be filed against him there. They have also allegedly refused to provide him security during the trip.

United Sikhs’ 5th Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference in France resolved to create a Global Sikh Alliance for Justice

Bobigny, Paris (August 18, 2013): “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied”, was the theme of United Sikhs' 5th Global Sikh Civil and Human Rights Conference. The notion was based upon the landmark decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 76 year old French resident Ranjit Singh's turban case. As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Sikhs from all of the world congregated in France to attend the conference that concluded last weekend.

Kashmiris and Sikhs vow to dismantle Indian Imperialism; Protested outside Indian High Comission in London

London, UK (August 18, 2013): According to a news reported by Kashmir Watch: [i]n a vocal and spirited joint protest Sikhs and Kashmiris from across the UK held an impressive protest outside the Indian High Commission in London to remind India, on its Independence Day, that Khalistan and a free Kashmir remain the cornerstone of their political agenda.

Sangat TV fined 30K Pounds for talk-show guest’s comment regarding attack on Kuldip Brar

London, UK (August 17, 2013): As per recent media reports (the British media regulatory authority called "Ofcom" has fined a UK-based Sikh television channel, Sangat TV, £30,000 over a comment passed by one of the guests participating in a discussion over the issue of attack on Indian Army's former officer Kuldip Brar. The show was aired in October 2012 when Kuldip Brar was assulted by some Sikhs in London.

Torture & extra-judicial killings – Sikh groups seek prosecution of Sukhbir Badal in Canadian Courts

Toronto, Canada (August 13, 2013): The Sikh rights groups in Canada are launching prosecution and arrest warrants of visiting Deputy Premier of the State of Punjab Sukhbir Badal for his culpability in the torture of the Canadian Citizens in India. The Deputy Premier Badal is scheduled to hold meetings with the Canadian officials and business leaders in the British Columbia and Ontario during his upcoming September visit.

WSO Provides Training Session for Hudson’s Bay in Toronto

Toronto, Canada (August 08, 2013): On Friday August 2, the World Sikh Organization of Canada provided a training session at Yorkdale Mall in Toronto for Hudson’s Bay managers and employees on the Sikh faith and the law of accommodation in Canada.

UK reassure Sikh delegation to take up Prof. Bhullar death penalty case with India

London, United Kingdom (August 08, 2013): As per certain media reports a British foreign office minister (on August 06, 2013) told Sikhs that UK will ask India to drop the death penalty against Prof. Devender Pal Singh Bhullar. Hugo Swire, Britain's minister for India in the foreign office, reportedly met Sikh representatives with Lord Indarjit Singh of Wimbledon and discussed the case of Prof. Bhullar who is facing death penalty in India in a highly contested and controversial conviction.

Sikhs for Justice raises reward to $20K for serving US Courts summons on Punjab CM Badal

New York, United States (July 05, 2013): A US based Rights Group “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) has raised the reward from $10,000 to $20,000 for successful service of US court summons on visiting Punjab CM Parkash Badal. The reward for serving Badal has been raised due to the aura of secrecy around time and place of Badal’s arrival, schedule of meetings and duration of his stay in the US. CM Badal is expected to attend a marriage ceremony in Milwaukee on July 06.

Sikh Coalition featured in video by AAPIP’s Civic Engagement Fund

New York (July 04, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikh Coalition was recently featured in a video by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy's (AAPIP) Civic Engagement Fund. According to information shared by the Sikh Coalition the video highlights, in particular, the Sikh Coalition's California advocacy work, which promotes grassroots civic participation in the Sikh community.

UK Sikh body demands immediate arrest of KPS Gill in wake of SI Surjit Singh’s statement

London, United Kingdom (July 02, 2013): In a recent press release, the United Khalsa Dal (UKD), a UK based Sikh body, has demanded arrest of former Punjab police chief KPS Gill.

Punjab CM Badal’s visit to US cancelled in wake of human rights lawsuit summons

Chandigarh, Punjab (July 02, 2013): It is learnt that fearing the consequences of human rights lawsuit in United States, Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal's US tour has been cancelled. According to a news reported by a private TV channel, 'Day and Night News ', Badal's visit has been cancelled because the US court has reportedly issued summons against Parkash Singh Badal in a lawsuit filed by a human rights body 'Sikhs for Justice'.

Badal expected to visit US in July; Sikhs for Justice gear up serve court summons this time

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (June 30, 2013): According to a news reported in “The Washington Post”: “[a]n Indian head of state is expected to visit Wisconsin next week, and a Sikh group accusing him of human-rights violations is offering $10,000 to anyone who serves him with a federal summons while he’s here”.

Sikh Research Institute Canada to host two educational workshops at Surrey on July 01

Surrey, Canada (June 27, 2013): It is learnt that the Sikh Research Institute Canada (SikhRI-Canada) shall be hosting two educational workshops on July 1, 2013 at Progressive Inter-Cultural Community Services (PICS) in Surrey. The SikhRI-Cananda has invited Sikhs to attend these workshops and get inspired and engaged in Sikhi.

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